Every day we go to work, we put on our safety gear, head out to the site to get the day going. We all have the responsibilities to get the job done safely and with quality, in the time frame we are given. We don’t come to work each day expecting to get injured on the job, but sometimes it happens. Injuries usually involve two (2) or more unsafe acts or conditions happening at the same time.With holidays just right around the corner, we all tend to become more distracted with the daily demands of life, you are not alone. We have family gatherings, kids go to practice, spousal needs, shopping, finances, school, traffic and just down time. These competing priorities can become overwhelming and sometimes it’s hard to focus on the task at hand. Below are some of the tasks that help us stay focused on the job.

Daily Safety Inspection (foreman) – this will help find any unsafe conditions, correct the job site working condition if necessary communicate to all necessary groups (i.e., sup, safety manager, team) or report the problem.

Daily Huddle (team) – understand your specific task for the day, what the expectations for completion are, what the possible hazards are and how to stay safe while working, discuss specific safety measures for specific tasks.

Inspect all tools and equipment to ensure they are suitable for use. If not take the proper steps to have equipment repaired to discarded.

Stretching Program (all) – I’m Alert! I’m Alive! I Feel Great!!! Get the blood flowing and ready for the days’ work.

Look out for each other and your surroundings, our environment is constantly changing around us.

Communication – Talk it out, respect each other, and take action. Don’t be nervous about asking for help. We want to be sure you go home each day the same way you came to work. You are the eyes and ears of our company; we want to hear from you. Don’t assume we already know if there is an issue. Report it as soon as you see a problem.

Doing our part – We have seen a lot of positive results in the past two years, due to everyone doing their part in staying safe and producing quality work. Our goal is to have zero injuries; we all play a part in making that happen. There is always room for improvement Ultimately, you are the winner.

Remember we all want to be safe and do the right thing. We should avoid doing the following:

Taking shortcuts / being complacent

Being unaware of your surroundings, walking surfaces and equipment in use

Using faulty or damaged equipment, don’t assume we know, report it

Hiding problems, it doesn’t help us and causes more harm

Doing unsafe acts, it’s not worth the risk to your life or those around you

Making assumptions, if you are not sure, ask

Remember our mission is to safely provide quality work at a fair and competitive price. We can't make this happen without you.